Rural crime

Ceredigion police inspector Matthew Howells said there is a possibility that the lambs may have been stolen for the smokies trade - a delicacy in many West African countries where sheep meat is scorched with a blowtorch to give it a smoked flavour

East Riding of Yorkshire Council said the farmer chose to euthanise the cow instead of providing the animal with veterinary treatment

Police warn of an increase in criminal activity such as trespassing, poaching, burglary and vandalism

South Yorkshire Police said the fire had led to more than £50,000 in damages

Leicestershire County Council said a farmer's actions could have posed a serious risk to the UK's food supply chain

A vehicle used in a farm burglary has been seized and crushed following collaboration between the NFU and Hertfordshire Police

The driver of the tractor which crashed causing his passenger to die, has been arrested

Northamptonshire Police had linked Jose Lopez-Vidal to at least three dog attacks on farms which led to lambs being injured or killed

Livestock worrying can lead to unnecessary suffering, injuries and even death